My field of expertise is modern and contemporary Chinese literature, with a current focus on science fiction (SF) literature in the Chinese-speaking world. SF literature is often perceived as a product of imagination detached from reality, but in reality, it contains deep connections with society and often functions as a critical reflection of it. In my research, I place more emphasis on the ‘S’ (Science/Society) aspect, that is, the scientific and social imagination, rather than the ‘F’ (Fiction) aspect in SF works.

The main focus of my current research is the representation of utopias and dystopias in SF literature from mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The genre of SF, while inheriting the lineage of utopian literature, presents various concepts of future societies against the backdrop of rapid scientific and technological advancements and social changes since modern times.

The imagined societies constructed in these works are not merely fantasies; they often contain critiques of dystopian realities in the present world and aspirations toward alternative social orders. Therefore, through Chinese-language SF literature, my research aims to explore the critical imagination of the challenges faced by contemporary society and the possibilities of human society in the future. This is the core of my research.